Detailed implementing rules

Implementing rules define the production, labelling and import requirements for the organic farming sector in Europe. Every year different new implementing rules amending the main two (Reg.EC 889/2008 and Reg. EC 1235/2008) are published and come into force. Implementing regulations are proposed by the Commission and approved by the Standing Committee on Organic Farming, which is composed of the representatives of all National Competent Authorities.

IFOAM EU anticipates areas for which the Commission is likely to propose new or amended implementing rules, establishes and leads expert working groups, gathers organic stakeholders' input, and presents the Commission with a unified position from the organic movement.